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I was blown away, after 10 years of waiting (in which time I think they cancelled three shows I had tickets to and never had refunded) the band completely lived up to my expectations, though in a totally different way than I would have liked as a 16 year old. Fair dos on sticking to newer material, much as it would have been nice to hear some Everything You Always Wanted To Know..., and the Worship and Tribute-era stuff really shone.

I think the new material alienated a lot of people though, to the extent where even the lyric-shouting superfan next to me left before they'd finished the extended encore. I thought it was a great idea, give 'em what they want in the main set then leave them with the new stuff, but I think a lot of folk weren't feeling it so much. Anyway, I was mighty impressed that it was more than a nostalgic exercise, and I'm loving the new album already.

Didn't get a free EP even though it was meant to be included in the ticket price (they'd run out despite signs claiming they'd have enough for everyone). But I've had it downloaded for a month or more anyway. It's amazing. Being familiar with the new stuff, I enjoyed the encore far more than most.

Still, have to say the highlight was still Siberian Kiss though Tip Your Bartender straight into Mu Empire, as it should be, was amazing.

The Glasgow show last year and they were appalling live, like really bad. They seemed to have nothing but contempt for the audience, Daryl looked really ill and it was quite hard to watch/listen to. I saw them in 2001 or so (supporting Soulfly of all people) and they were unbelievable but that show was tragic. I really hope this is the sign they've got their act together again.

I'd heard that a lot of their live performances had been really hit and miss over the last few years but they seemed really on it on Wednesday, the band stayed at the back of the stage anchored in place but Darryl really threw himself in to it and his voice sounded great. Banter was minimal, but it didn't feel like there was an 'edge' or anything. Also, the sheer amount of stage time was better than I've seen from a lot of headliners, coming back on after a lengthy set to play the full 30 mins of the new EP was great.

Sounds like largely the opposite from how they were in Glasgow, TBH after that performance I had all but written them off (or at least seeing them live again) but this gives it some hope. Sounds like a bit of a belter.